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Fund for 'climate justice' launched

A fund aimed at helping some of the world's poorest communities tackle climate change will be launched in Scotland later this week.Read

Photos 'of Bismarck sinking' emerge

A collection of photographs from a young sailor who served on a Second World War aircraft carrier involved in the run-up to the sinking of the Bismarck has emerged.Read

Warning issued about dangerous gas

Hundreds of households have been warned to take action against high levels of a gas thought to lead to lung cancer.Read

Saltire Games ban 'ridiculous'

Olympic organisers have been criticised for a "completely ridiculous" ban on the saltire being flown over Scotland's national stadium during the Games.Read

Trio set off on charity bike ride

Three Royal Navy search and rescue team members have set off on a 650 mile charity cycle ride.Read

Man dies after jumping into water

A young man has died after getting into difficulty near a waterfall in a city park.Read

Scooter man, 80, plunges into river

An elderly man has been taken to hospital after he accidentally reversed his mobility scooter and plunged 12ft into a river.Read

SDL outnumbered by counter-protest

Rival marches by a far-right group and anti-fascists have passed off without major incident.Read

Man found unconscious in street

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after he was found unconscious, with a serious head injury, in a city street.Read

Young professionals 'prefer cities'

Young professionals are seeking urban hotspots to put down their roots, according to research.Read

Barge hauls aircraft carrier's hull

A huge section of the hull of the first of the next generation of Royal Navy aircraft carriers has arrived at a Fife shipyard after days at sea.Read

Man's body found on railway line

Police are investigating after a man's body was found on a railway line.Read

Fire debris 'may have asbestos'

Residents near a derelict school which was set on fire have been told to limit use of their gardens because debris from it may contain white asbestos.Read

Yes declaration seeks 1m signatures

Independence campaigners have said they want "one million Scots" to sign a declaration of support in time for the autumn 2014 referendum.Read

Children at nursery contract E.coli

Three children who attend the same nursery have contracted E.coli.Read

Man arrested over rape of woman, 19

A man has been arrested in connection with the rape of a teenager near a busy nightlife spot.Read

Water warning issued amid hot spell

People trying to cool off in the sea, in rivers and in lochs amid the hot weather are being warned about the danger of doing so.Read

'Only husband had murder motive'

A jury has been asked to convict a businessman of the pre-meditated murder of his estranged wife, hearing that he was the only person in the world with the motive to kill her.Read

Campaign for independence begins

The formal campaign for Scottish independence has been launched at a celebrity-endorsed event.Read

Murder inquiry after man found dead

A murder inquiry has been launched after a man who had not been seen for more than two weeks was found dead in his flat.Read